Firmware Engineer

Responsibilities

* Maintain firmware for IBM z Systems, with a focus on IO enablement and boot firmware.

* Utilise C programming expertise in Linux environments to write and debug code effectively.

* Collaborate with global team to design and implement firmware solutions, ensuring compatibility with Linux, zOS, and zVM operating systems.

* Support the firmware internal tools from conception through delivery to the field.

* Contribute to Agile methodologies and CI/CD practices within the Linux development environment, utilising GitHub for version control.

* Demonstrate strong communication skills to effectively interact with team members and stakeholders.


Required education
Bachelor's Degree

Preferred education
Bachelor's Degree

Required technical and professional expertise

* 5+ years of relevant industry experience with proficiency in Linux internals and systems programming

* Experience in back-end development with experience on Z Hardware and Firmware

* Working experience on C/ C++ ,Python, web services RESTful API. * Experience on Assembler programming preferably System Z Based / other architecture based

* Experience with I/O Configuration (IOCP, zArchitecture etc.)

* Deep Understanding on Z/OS HCD, Compute, network and storage

* Deep Understanding on DPM (Dynamic Partition Manager) and HMC

* Understanding of Clustering technique sysplex, PR/SM Concepts, LPAR and Virtualisation concepts

* Knowledge of S/W development process & tools for product development/debugging with knowledge on SMAPI/SMCLI.

* Strong debugging and troubleshooting skills.

* Good communication skills, Verbal/Written and should be able to contribute in a global team environment


Preferred technical and professional experience

* 3+ Industry experience in Firmware/Embedded Software Design & Development.

* Proven experience with Linux OS with Understanding of the inner workings of the Linux operating system and Open Source development.

* Strong experience in debugging and problem solving.

* Experience in working with Hardware workbooks.

* Exposure working on scripting languages like Perl/Python etc .

* Exposure working on Open Source tools (Git, Gerrit, Jenkins).

* Good to have knowledge on System z Assembler, z/OS basics, z/VM basics